Shape Conforming Artificial Eyelash

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a shape conforming artificial eyelash. The shape conforming artificial eyelash is a more flexible eyelash that conforms to the wearer&#39;s eyelid profile. The shape conforming artificial eyelash contains a flexible base strip, a plurality of artificial lashes, and an adhesive. The flexible base strip extends between a first end and a second end. Each of the plurality of artificial lashes extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of each of the plurality of artificial lashes is connected to the flexible base strip. The plurality of artificial lashes is distributed along the flexible base strip between the first end and the second end. The adhesive is distributed along the flexible base strip opposite to the plurality of artificial lashes, where the adhesive is configured to attach to an inferior portion of a human eyelid.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patentapplication Ser. No. 62/878,479 filed on Jul. 25, 2019. The currentapplication is filed on Jul. 27, 2020 while Jul. 25, 2020 and Jul. 26,2020 were on a weekend.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an artificial strip eyelash.More particularly, the present invention relates to an artificialeyelash that uses a malleable band.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Modern artificial eyelashes are uncomfortable to wear and are verydifficult to apply. These conventional artificial eyelashes comprise arigid plastic component that does not move well with the user's eyes.They are also applied to superior portion of the eyelash making itdifficult for the user to visualize how they are applying the striplash. Currently, there are no artificial eyelashes that are designed tobe applied to underneath portion of the eyelash. In addition, no otherstrip lash lacks a rigid plastic component or support strip. Therefore,it is an objective of the present invention to provide a morecomfortable, shape conforming artificial eyelash that conforms along awearer's eyelid.

The present invention aims to solve these problems. The presentinvention attaches to the underneath portion, using a malleable adhesiveband. The present invention is an artificial eyelash that uses amalleable band that is to be applied to the inferior portion of thenatural eyelash. The present invention lacks a rigid plastic componentor supportive strip, creating an artificial eyelash that forms naturallyto the user's eye. The present invention can be visualized the over thewhole course of time during application, making it easier and quicker toapply. The present invention is an eyelash designed to be applied to theinferior portion of the lash, supporting and blending in seamlessly withthe user's natural lashes. This eliminates the use of eyeliner ormascara to hide gaps that are created when a lash is applied to thesuperior portion of the natural eyelash.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a shape conforming artificial eyelash. Theshape conforming artificial eyelash comprises a flexible base strip, aplurality of artificial lashes, and an adhesive. The shape conformingartificial eyelash is a more flexible eyelash that conforms to thewearer's eyelid profile. Conventional eyelashes comprise asemi-flexible, rope-like adhesive base. This rope like base comprisesstrings that stiffen the base, resulting in a stiff and uncomfortableartificial eyelash. The shape conforming artificial eyelash eliminatesthe need for fibrous reinforcements that stiffens the adhesive base,resulting in a more flexible, shape conforming artificial eyelash thatis comfortable for the user. The flexible base strip extends between afirst end and a second end. Each of the plurality of artificial lashesextends between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end ofeach of the plurality of artificial lashes is connected to the flexiblebase strip. The plurality of artificial lashes is distributed along theflexible base strip between the first end and the second end. Theadhesive is distributed along the flexible base strip opposite to theplurality of artificial lashes, where the adhesive is configured toattach to an inferior portion of a human eyelid. In the preferredembodiment of the present invention, the adhesive utilized in thisapplication encompasses any paste, suspension, emulsion, ointment,cream, gel, or any other similar semi-solid adhesive which possessessufficient adhesive qualities to stick to and subsequently remain on thesurface of a human eyelid for several hours, even with frequent movementof the eyelid, but will remain semisolid for a considerable period oftime after application. In the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the shape conforming artificial eyelash may take the form ofany shape, size, color, and/or style that complements user's appearance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram view of the present invention being installed alongan eyelid.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram view of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention. The present invention is to bedescribed in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes athorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects ofthe present invention that may be practiced or utilized without theimplementation of some features as they are described. It should beunderstood that some details have not been described in detail in orderto not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References hereinto “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or“alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustratingaspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in someinstances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope ofthe present invention as a whole.

In reference to FIGS. 1-3, the present invention is a shape conformingartificial eyelash 1. The shape conforming artificial eyelash 1comprises a flexible base strip 11, a plurality of artificial lashes 12,and an adhesive 13, as shown in FIGS. 2-3. The shape conformingartificial eyelash 1 is a more flexible eyelash that conforms to thewearer's eyelid profile. Conventional eyelashes comprise asemi-flexible, rope-like adhesive base. This rope like base comprisesstrings that stiffen the base, resulting in a stiff and uncomfortableartificial eyelash. The shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 eliminatesthe need for fibrous reinforcements that stiffens the adhesive base,resulting in a more flexible, shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 thatis comfortable for the user. The flexible base strip 11 extends betweena first end 111 and a second end 112. Each of the plurality ofartificial lashes 12 extends between a proximal end 121 and a distal end122. The proximal end 121 of each of the plurality of artificial lashes12 is connected to the flexible base strip 11. The plurality ofartificial lashes 12 is distributed along the flexible base strip 11between the first end 111 and the second end 112. The adhesive 13 isdistributed along the flexible base strip 11 opposite to the pluralityof artificial lashes 12, where the adhesive 13 is configured to attachto an inferior portion 2 of a human eyelid. In the preferred embodimentof the present invention, the adhesive 13 utilized in this applicationencompasses any paste, suspension, emulsion, ointment, cream, gel, orany other similar semi-solid adhesive 13 which possesses sufficientadhesive 13 qualities to stick to and subsequently remain on the surfaceof a human eyelid for several hours, even with frequent movement of theeyelid, but will remain semisolid for a considerable period of timeafter application. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention,the shape conforming artificial eyelash 1 may take the form of anyshape, size, color, and/or style that complements user's appearance.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible basestrip 11 may take the form of a malleable strip that binds the pluralityof artificial eyelashes together. In the preferred embodiment of thepresent invention, the flexible base strip 11 is constructed out of asilicone material. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention,the flexible base strip 11 is constructed out of a translucent material.In various embodiments, the flexible base strip 11 may be made out ofany suitable material including, but are not limited to silicone,silicone hydrogels, or any other suitable material. In the preferredembodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 may bemade through any shape, size, and/or configuration. In one embodiment,the flexible base strip 11 may be manufactured to conform toconventional stylistic configurations of common artificial eyelashstructure. In another embodiment of the present invention, the flexiblestrip may be manufactured as a custom fitted piece catered to the usereyelid profile. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention,the flexible base strip 11 further comprises a posterior surface 113 andan anterior surface 114, as shown in FIG. 2.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of theplurality of artificial lashes 12 are connected to the posterior surface113, as shown in FIGS. 2-3. In the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the plurality of artificial eyelashes complements the usereyelash appearance. In the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the plurality of artificial lashes 12 is made out of anysuitable material to emulate the appearance of natural hairs. Thismaterial may include, but are not limited to silk, natural hairs,microfibrillated cellulose fibers (MFC), or any other suitable naturalor synthetic fiber. In the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the adhesive 13 is distributed across the anterior surface114.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible basestrip 11 comprises a convex curvature 115, as shown in FIG. 2. In thepreferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip11 is shaped into an arc with the convex curvature 115. In the preferredembodiment of the present invention, the flexible base strip 11 isdelineated by a first arc edge and a second arc edge, where the firstarc edge and the second arc edge follow the convex curvature 115profile.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A shape conforming artificial eyelash comprising: a flexible base strip; a plurality of artificial lashes; an adhesive; the flexible base strip extends between a first end and a second end; each of the plurality of artificial lashes extends between a proximal end and a distal end; the proximal end of each of the plurality of artificial lashes being connected to the flexible base strip; the plurality of artificial lashes being distributed along the flexible base strip between the first end and the second end; and the adhesive being distributed along the flexible base strip opposite to the plurality of artificial lashes, wherein the adhesive is configured to attach to an inferior portion of a human eyelid.
 2. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the flexible base strip being constructed out of a silicone material.
 3. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the flexible base strip being constructed out of a translucent material.
 4. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the flexible base strip comprising a posterior surface and an anterior surface.
 5. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 4 comprising: each of the plurality of artificial lashes being connected to the posterior surface.
 6. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 4 comprising: the adhesive being distributed across the anterior surface.
 7. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the flexible base strip comprising a convex curvature
 8. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the flexible base strip being shaped into an arc with a convex curvature profile.
 9. The shape conforming artificial eyelash as claimed in claim 8 comprising: the flexible base strip being delineated by a first arc edge and a second arc edge, wherein the first arc edge and the second arc edge follow the convex curvature profile. 